The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 363
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Head
- Mr Mike Wallace (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2024 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Oaken Grove, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6HQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFurze Platt Infant School
Primary · Very close
Furze Platt Senior School
Secondary · 390m away
Alwyn Infant School
Primary · 538m away
St Piran's School
Independent · 708m away
Maidenhead Nursery School
Nursery · 996m away
Claires Court Schools
Independent · 1.1km away
Riverside Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
All Saints Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Furze Platt Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Furze Platt Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Furze Platt Junior School?
Furze Platt Junior School currently has 363 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Furze Platt Junior School take?
Furze Platt Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Furze Platt Junior School?
Furze Platt Junior School is in Maidenhead, SL6 6HQ, in the Windsor and Maidenhead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Furze Platt Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Furze Platt Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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